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These days, the National Assembly is one of the places where one can have the most laughs and not only from the repartee that comes from the few quick-witted parliamentarians still remaining, but also from the gestures and mannerisms of members of that esteemed House.

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Makantali, a Guyanese play written by renowned playwright Harold Bascom took top honours last Sunday evening when the Theatre Guild of Guyana held the 2012 Theatre Guild Awards.

Come February 11, some of Guyana’s top designers will face off in Simpli Royal’s second annual National Dress Competition at the National Cultural Centre from 8 pm sharp.

By Timothy Austin  It is no surprise that some of the most anticipated films of the new year are sequels with built-in audiences eagerly awaiting the exploits of their favourite characters. While

One week after becoming winner of the GT&T Bollywood Jingle & Song competition, 25-year-old Gail Ann Singh called ‘Priya’ of Port Mourant, Corentyne said she is being treated like a celebrity.

In 2003, the Kenyan Government announced universal and free education and parents from around the country rushed with their children’s birth certificates in an effort to get them enrolled in school.

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Twenty-five years ago, though he had not yet experienced Mashramani, Rudy Grant sat down and wrote the now iconic “Mash in Guyana”, which remains the only song that is played around Guyana’s February 23 celebration every year, while calypso and soca songs come and go.

In tribute to Sonia Noel’s 15th year in fashion, the executive of Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW) will host an event at the Duke Lodge, Kingston, on January 19, featuring 15 models in a 15-minute fashion capsule.

Liquid Vibes, a new nightclub at 29 Sheriff Street has launched an ‘I saw the flyer’ promotion.

The Break the Silence, Say No to Domestic Violence Group – Sukree Boodram, Dianne Madray, Stella Ramsaroop and Varshnie Singh will be among the 2012 honorees when the Guyanese American Cultural Foundation of Central Florida (GACFCF) hosts its 8th annual Republic Ball on Saturday, February 25.

By Timothy Austin Moviegoers struggled to find a truly entertaining feature film in 2011. While

Frequent visits to the cinema where he watched his favourite ‘cowboy’ films from the pit with his friends and sometimes his grandparents is what drove Mahadeo Shivraj in the direction of acting.

It is that time of the year when so many of us are reflecting on the past year and making plans for this brand new year.

Good luck

Director Anthony Minghella’s The English Patient (2006), winner of numerous international film festival, critics and technical awards, is next week’s Classic Tuesdays film and will be on at 6 pm at the National Gallery, Castellani House, Vlissengen Road, Georgetown.

By Timothy Austin Whether we buy them bootleg or pay to see them on cable or online, we enjoy getting our money’s worth when it comes to huge studio films. Unfortunately

Now that he has won the GT&T Jingle and Song Competition, Guyana’s Star Brandon Harding said Guyanese can expect “nuff things and positive vibes” from him.

2011 saw some highs on the local entertainment scene as well as some real lows.